Pumpkin Patches Around Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Cooler fall days are quickly approaching in the Middletown area, which means it's time to start planning your family’s yearly trip to the country to find the best pumpkins.

Paying a visit to a local pumpkin patch is a great opportunity to pick out the perfect Halloween jack-o'-lantern. It also is a way for families to spend a fun-filled day together as most fields offer free activities such as hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

It’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin farms in the Middletown area to visit in 2021:

• Battleview Orchards
• C. Casola Farms
• Countryview Farm Nursery
• Eastmont Orchards
• Greenside Up Garden Center
• Happy Day Farm
• Von Thun's Country Farm Market
• Red Wagon Farm Market
• Twin Pond Farm Garden Center